Former United States President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and spread further throughout his body, his son, Hunter Biden, has disclosed.
Hunter made the revelation during an interview with the BBC on Friday night, describing the illness as having taken a “very painful” toll on his father.
“It’s very debilitating in many respects,” Hunter said, adding that the former president remains politically engaged despite his health challenges.
“He’s still out there. He’s still doing his thing. He so believes in this country,” he said.
Biden’s office announced in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer discovered during a routine medical examination.
The former president later underwent a course of radiation treatment, which was completed in October. He also had a separate procedure to remove cancerous skin cells from his forehead.
Since then, Biden’s family and office have provided limited updates about his condition.
In June, his wife, Jill Biden, said during an appearance on NBC’s Today that her husband was expected to live with cancer for the rest of his life.
Biden, 82, was the oldest president in US history when he left office. His health became a major political issue during his presidency, with aides facing criticism over allegations that they had not been sufficiently transparent about his condition.
Concerns over his age and health also contributed to Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Despite his illness, the former president has remained active in political discussions and public life.
Biden is also expected to release a memoir on November 17, adding another major project to his post-presidential activities.
